The Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center promotes active participation in all aspects of community life by providing or facilitating activities and opportunities for socialization, recreation, proper nutrition, physical and mental fitness, education, financial security and volunteerism.
Below is a weekly calendar for Activities provided specifically at the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center at 2045 Arthur St.
Description of events below calendar! Please call 541-883-7171 or email at anne.davenport@kbscc.org if you have any questions!
MONDAY
9:00 am – 10:00 am INSTRUCTOR CHANGE!!! SAIL with Anne Davenport 9:00 am – 10:00 am **Dementia Support Group with Jim Rains, Preregistration required, Call 541-883-1030 or email jrains@kbbh.org 10:30 am Muffin Monday 10:30 am – 11:30 am Body Recall with Jack & Mary Noller (by guided video) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PEARLS with Patty Card and Kelli Bowers, call KBBH at 541-883-1030 12:30 pm Golden Age BINGO & Cards Club 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Yoga Pilates Fusion with Kim Carson
Library open from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
TUESDAY
9:00 am – 10:00 am Mobility from Head to Toe with Anne Davenport 10:30 am Second Tuesdays of the Month: Learn’n’Lunch Health Awareness Workshop
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Second Tuesdays of the Month: Atrio Meet & Greet and Ice Cream Social
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Second Tuesdays of the Month: Klamath & Lake Counties Council on Aging Meet & Greet 12:30 – 2:00 pm NEW OFFERING!!! Art Workshop with D.P. Redding 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Qi Gong with Rachel Stephens SHIBA (Medicare Counseling) by appointment
WEDNESDAY
9:00 am – 10:00 am SAIL with Sherry Hooke 10:30 am – 11:30 am Body Recall with Jack & Mary Noller (by guided video) 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Senior Dance, no membership required!
THURSDAY
9:00 am – 10:00 am Walk Your Way to Wellness with Chris McPherson, CTRS, MBK Fit Instructor from Crystal Terrace 9:00 am – 11:00 am Craft Connection Corner 10:30 am Qi Gong with Rachel Stephens 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Third Thursdays: Bristol Hospice hosts a monthly birthday celebration 12:30 pm Golden Age BINGO & Cards Club
Library open from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm SHIBA (Medicare Counseling) by appointment
FRIDAY
9:00 am – 10:00 am Silver&Fit, or Silver Sneakers by video, patron choice! 10:30 am – 11:30 am Body Recall with Jack & Mary Noller (by guided video) 12:00 – 2:00 pm NEW OFFERING!!! Game Day with D.P. Redding 7:00 pm Line Dancing – Subject to instructor availability and participant attendance! Call 541-882-4715 to confirm!
Library open from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
SATURDAY
Open at 10:00 am, call at 11:30 am Nickel BINGO Open at 4:30 pm, call at 6:00 pm BINGO Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION OF DAILY EVENTS
ART WORKSHOP WITH D.P. REDDING: Weekly opportunityto explore your creative side with DPRedding, Inc. Materials & guidance provided, no experience needed!
BODY RECALL: A lower intensity program of physical fitness, designed to reclaim the natural motion of the body & the strength to make life pleasurable. Class emphasizes the essential development of full range of movement in all joints and muscles and is offered at the Senior Center via video facilitated by community members.
CRAFT CONNECTION CORNER: Free weekly opportunity to engage in conversation, brainstorming, show & tell of projects, and more. Previous craft topics have been potholders & other kitchen wares, crocheting, macramé, knitting, paper beads, & dolls. No experience with crafts needed, only a desire to connect!
GAME DAY WITH D.P. REDDING: Grab a friend and join DPRedding, Inc. every Friday for a fun afternoon of games, puzzles, and social connection!
MOBILITY FROM HEAD TO TOE: Full-body low intensity mobility, based on the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, taught by a licensed physical therapist. Completed in sitting, in standing, & optional floor mat work at the end. Learn breathing techniques, postural control, guided joint range of motion starting at your head, all the way to your big toe!
PEARLS: Stands for Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives & educates older adults about what depression is (& is not) & helps develop the skills they need for self-sufficiency & more active lives. For more info, call KBBH at 541-883-1030, ask for Patty Card or Kelli Bowers.
QI GONG MEETUP: Pronounced “chee gong.” Exercises to optimize energy in body, mind, & spirit, to improve & maintain health & well-being. Qi Gong will not have a formal instructor at this time. We encourage you to continue your practice at the Center! We will have a list of movements at the Front Desk for reference.
SAIL: Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based class that includes aerobics, strength, balance and education. Class can be done in seated or standing, with or without equipment and is delivered at a moderate to high intensity.
UKULELE GROUP: A gathering of wonderful players to make music together, beginners and beyond are welcome! Questions? Please reach out at 1maryanntra@gmail.com or call/text 541-891-3288.
WALK YOUR WAY TO WELLNESS: A program that includes walking, stretching, strengthening, & education about health & wellness, based on Walk with Ease. Walks will take place inside the Center, with music & laughter! Participants can choose their own intensity level. This class will be taught by Chris McPherson, CTRS, MBK Fit Instructor from Crystal Terrace starting in January! We are excited that Chris will be offering his passion and expertise to the Center.
YOGA PILATES FUSION: Class combines the gentle stretching of simple Yoga postures to improve flexibility with the core strengthening power of Pilates movements. Suitable for most fitness levels, taught by Certified Personal Trainer, Kim Carson.
General Activities at the Senior Center include: Learn’n’Lunch Presentations Monday Muffins Game Room (Ping Pong, Puzzles, Board Games, Pool) Game Day Bingo Boost Your Brain and Memory Art Workshops Watercolor Class Creative Writing Class Story & Poetry Reading Computer Training & Public Computer Use Dancing Golden Age Club Health and Exercise Classes Movies hosted by the Klamath County Public Library Puzzles & Games Special Events
Any Questions? Interested in offering an activity to our community or volunteer at one listed above? Please email our Health Promotions Services Program Manager, Anne Davenport, PT, DPT at anne.davenport@kbscc.orgor call 541-883-7171 ext 128
